Caramel Apple Breakfast Bake is the most delicious way to start your holiday brunch! It’s the perfect overnight breakfast or brunch recipe. Overnight or right away Caramel Apple Breakfast Bake can be made and baked immediately, or if you want to plan ahead, it also works to make the day before. Either way, it’s a… Read More

Buttermilk Aebleskivers are a Danish treat, a cross between a pancake and donut without the deep frying! We love to make Buttermilk Aebleskivers on Christmas morning and eat them plain, filled with a little jam or chocolate and sprinkle with powdered sugar. A few years ago, my friend Jill hosted a gathering for the young… Read More

If you’re looking for a show stopping salad any time of the year, this salad is for you! Chicken, Pear and Smoked Gouda Salad is the ultimate blend of everything a salad should be. Fresh pears, smoky Gouda cheese, crunchy cashews, moist chicken and a fresh dressing made with ingredients (most likely) already in your pantry… Read More

Chocolate Peppermint Cookies are the perfect blend of a gooey dark chocolate-chocolate chip cookie, a drizzle of creamy icing, topped with crushed candy cane. This cookie tastes like Christmas in every bite! shoes and cookies. you can never have too many! I’m pretty sure you can never have too many cookie recipes around the holidays…. Read More

Cheese Balls. THE classic American party appetizer! Cheeseballs are popular for so many occasions and are so easy to make. Once you learn how to make a cheeseball at home, you’ll never want to eat store bought again. This post includes three easy cheese ball recipes your family will love! Cheese Ball in 15 minutes… Read More

Holiday treat making just got easier with ABK’s Almond Roca. This homemade recipe is a no-fuss, easy, and irresistibly delicious treat that’s perfect for the holiday season! An Old Favorite When my husband, Grant, and I first got married, this was one of the first recipes I ever tried. It holds a special place in… Read More

Peanut Butter Balls. They are round peanut-butter-nutty-chocolate wonders that have been in the Lauder-Foster family for 4 generations. Peanut Butter Balls are similar to the popular homemade confection called Buckeye Balls, but these are completely dipped in chocolate and then rolled in chopped nuts. Family history and peanut butter balls… I was first introduced to… Read More

Looking for a gluten-free treat to serve this holiday season? Look no further! These Gluten-Free Sugar Cookies are soft, sweet, easy to make, and everything you want in a holiday cookie. Nancy’s gluten free sugar cookies I’m often asked if I can share recipes on ABK that are gluten free, because not everyone can enjoy… Read More

Ginger cookies are the definition of Christmastime! One bite of these giant ginger cookies and you will be transported to a world of Christmas trees, gift giving, holiday music, and cups of hot cocoa. I love making a batch of these chewy cookies and filling my entire home with the smell of sugar and ginger!… Read More

What is the best way to use Thanksgiving leftovers? The most perfect and logical solution is to make a pie out of the leftovers. All of your holiday table goodness, packed into one savory pie! Pass the pie, please Imagine. All of your favorite savory Thanksgiving dishes in one bite and stuffed into a perfectly… Read More

What makes the perfect muffin? I think it has to be sweet, but not overly sweet, and it has to compliment savory dishes served at brunch. Chocolate Covered Pear Muffins are the perfect fit for your next breakfast or brunch gathering. I created a sweet, but not too sweet muffin you can serve year round… Read More

Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Candied Pecans is the perfect seasonal side dish to serve at your holiday gatherings! Quick, easy, rich in flavor, and topped with a bit of sweet crunchiness, you can have this dish ready in half the time as the traditional version. … Read More